Work Experience Student - Transactions & Restructuring Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • The work was genuinely interesting and the rapport with my colleagues was thoroughly enjoyable.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I was constantly busy and was always thanked for a job well done. Initially the work was very mundane with very simple filing jobs being my main focus but as relationships grew, I felt that more substantial and important duties were entrusted to me.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I felt comfortable in asking questions regarding any aspect of the company's dealings and special efforts were made to explain complex concepts.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • The work load fluctuated massively but was intense for most of my internship time.

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • See previous comments.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Although not directly relevant to my language studies, personal qualities such as an increase in self confidence and work drive are benefits that I will take back to my university studies.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • See previous comments.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Everything went very smoothly with the two day induction setting me up perfectly for the placement.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • See previous comments re efforts made to explain concepts.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I was offered a full time position following my placement which I have duly accepted.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • I didn't meet any fellow interns as there weren't any within my department. However, the office would go for drinks following any success/appointment. I was pleasantly surprised by the time it took for us to go for drinks after I had announced I had been made an offer of a full time position!

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I lived at home and know the area to be very reasonable in terms of living costs.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Manchester is a very vibrant city for a 21 year old professional.

    5/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I played football (both 11 a side and 5a side) and cricket almost every week. I also played 3 or 4 games of squash at lunch time. All of the above was a really positive aspect of the job.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

North West

September 2010

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